Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (standing, second from left) joins village trustees and local residents in the sixth annual Community Garden Planting on May 7.
On May 7, the Village of Islandia held its sixth annual Community Garden Planting on the village hall grounds. Village residents, board members and employees planted tomatoes, spinach, beans, radishes and peppers in the community garden. The young plants were graciously provided by Borella Nursery. Now, local residents can visit the garden, help take care of the plants and enjoy watching the fruits of their labor grow.
The garden was opened in 2006 as the result of an initiative put forth by Village Mayor Allan Dorman. Mayor Dorman and the village residents are hoping for a bumper crop this year. Residents who participate in the planting not only help beautify the village, but will get a chance to work alongside their neighbors and enjoy each other’s company.
Children scampered the village hall grounds searching for Easter eggs during the 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16. Some of the 6,000 Easter eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Those in attendance got to meet the “Easter Bunny” and “Daisy the Duck.” In addition, children also colored in pictures under the big tent. Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (second from left) and Deputy Mayor Diane Olk (center) pose in front of the village’s Christmas tree after the tree lighting ceremony. Also pictured (left to right) are Village Trustees Michael Zaleski, Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey.
Islandia residents turned out for the 5th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 4. Residents stayed warm under the big tent and enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa as “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” played guitar and sang holiday songs. Santa Claus hitched a ride with the Central Islip Fire Department inside their fire truck and came to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.
Veterans Day Ceremony Features Vietnam War-Era Helicopter, USO-Type Entertainment
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (fourth from left) poses with members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc. in front of a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter that was part of the village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 6.
The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special Veterans Day ceremony on November 6. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined the village board in thanking those who served and those currently enlisted in the armed forces for their service. Members of the New York Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the local Korean War Veterans chapter and the American Legion were in attendance.
The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band. During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman announced the addition of a monument at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The monument lists the names of Islandia residents who proudly served in our armed forces during wartime.
Members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc., a non-profit association based in Cutchogue, flew in a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter for this special event and touched down at the village hall parking lot. This helicopter was used for combat rescue missions during the Vietnam War. Residents got a chance to take a peek inside a major piece of military history.
Those in attendance were treated to a cold brunch served by village employees and USO-type entertainment performed by “The Victory Belles” under the big tent. Brunch and entertainment were sponsored by Computer Associates and Cablevision.
Local elected officials were also on hand for this special day. Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy presented Mayor Dorman with a proclamation in honor of this event.
One of the children dressed as a Rubik’s cube displays a pumpkin she decorated at the Village of Islandia’s 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest.
The Village of Islandia held its 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest on October 23 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Five hundred local children came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Prizes were awarded for best decorated pumpkin and best costume.
As the children enjoyed themselves at the pumpkin patch, adults visited the Craft Fair, where local vendors sold books, candles, novelty holiday items and knick-knacks.
It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 14, the Village of Islandia asked its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” on the grounds of Village Hall.
Village residents were on hand to sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.
Allan M. Dorman (back row, right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, poses with the children who participated in the face painting contest, and the two clowns who entertained the children at the village’s 5th annual Bar-B-Que.
Bad weather didn’t dampen the residents’ spirits as the Village of Islandia hosted its 5th annual Bar-B-Que on July 10. This year’s barbecue had a 1950s theme, with music from the time period, vintage cars on display and an Elvis impersonator. Local elected officials came to say hi and children enjoyed a variety of activities, including a face painting contest, train rides for kids, a hula hoop contest, pony rides and a petting zoo. Village residents enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and water. Ice cream was graciously donated by Cashin & Associates. Music was provided by Parties by Ziggy.
Allan Dorman (center, right), Mayor, Islandia Village, is joined in front of local war veterans and elected officials in front of the memorial after the village’s Memorial Day ceremony. Pictured with the mayor are (left to right): Leo Romeu, Joe Horton, Barney Dykes, Bob Auletti and Sal Scarlato, Korean War Veterans Association, Central Long Island Chapter; Gina Lekstutis, Co-Owner, Gina’s Enchanted Flower Shoppe in Islandia; New York State Senator Brian Foley; Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy; Randy Schnittger, Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter; Lee Zeldin, former Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 8651 of New York and Iraqi War veteran; Frank D’Aversa, Vietnam Veterans of America, Suffolk County Chapter; and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore.
On May 29, the Village of Islandia held a Memorial Day ceremony in the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle, at Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. The event opened with an invocation, and was followed by a wreath ceremony.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, addressed members from the local chapters of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Korean War Veterans of America and the Vietnam Veterans of America and local elected officials. Gina’s Enchanted Flower Shoppe in Islandia graciously donated the flowers for the ceremony.
Allan M. Dorman (left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, and Paul Pontieri (right), Mayor, Village of Patchogue, at the Village of Islandia’s 25th anniversary celebration.
The Village of Islandia celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 11 as village residents were served breakfast by village employees and members of Boy Scout Troop #272 of Ronkonkoma. Paul Pontieri, Mayor, Village of Patchogue, came to the celebration to congratulate Mayor Allan M. Dorman on the village’s silver anniversary.
During the breakfast, residents listened to music played by local DJ Robert Gerardi and got a chance to meet the “Statue of Liberty” and “Uncle Sam.” Upon leaving, they received a Douglas fir sapling in commemoration of the village’s milestone.
The village was officially incorporated on April 1, 1985, after voters approved a referendum. On May 22, 1985, village residents voted for its first mayor and board of trustees.
The Village of Islandia is home to over 3,000 residents and over 1,300 businesses. It encompasses 2.25 square miles and contains 275 acres of Greenbelt, including Lakeland Park and Islandia Farm. The village is comprised of the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Connetqout School Districts, and the Hauppauge, Central Islip and Lakeland Fire Districts.
Two children pose with the Easter Bunny at the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Islandia Village Hall on March 27.
Children scampered the village hall grounds searching for Easter eggs during the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 27. They also got a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and some of their favorite cartoon characters in person. Children also participated in the coloring contest, and the jellybean counting contest. Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.
